U.A.E. - Long Awaited new legal framework for non-Muslims to create Wills

In his capacity as Ruler of Dubai, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum issued end of October Law No. (15) of 2017 regulating inheritance, wills and probate for non-Muslims. The Law hasn’t been published yet. Pursuant to the law, any non-Muslim who will register at Dubai Courts or DIFC Courts prior to this Law remains valid.